Your Attitude Toward the Empire! En Ci's Overture!

"It's dragon crystal!!"

The private rooms erupted in an uproar.

Every noble in the Star Luo Empire with any standing knows him.

The Holy Dragon of Light is a symbol of the Holy Dragon Douluo's grace and a mark of the Empire's guardian deity.

There's absolutely no need to guess who sold this dragon crystal.

Keli didn't call out any names, but no one present misunderstood her meaning.

Holy Light Dragon Crystal.

It was taken out by the Holy Dragon Douluo.

The nobles looked at each other in bewilderment.

Some people gripped the price quote device tightly and then put it down, while others took a deep breath but ultimately didn't raise their hands.

The fact that the Holy Dragon Douluo personally took action clearly indicates that he had already locked onto his target.

They just wanted to get rich; they didn't want to go against the Imperial Guardians, nor did they want to claim a degree of independence like Shrek Academy.

Who would want to mess with a living, sacred dragon?

Nobody wants to die.

But the item itself was too tempting.

The phantom of the rhombus-shaped crystal on the Soul Guidance Screen was still slowly rotating, and the platinum-gold light seeped into everyone's eyes.

The effects of Dragon Core are recorded in legends.

The benefits to Soul Master after absorbing this are immense; they may even gain a physique like a dragon.

Most importantly, it does not restrict the Martial Soul attribute of the absorber.

Legend has it that Spirit Ice Douluo Huo Yuhao, once absorbed a Dragon Core, gaining a body as powerful as that of a dragon.

The bloodline of the Holy Light Dragon is undoubtedly superior to that of the White Dragon.

The benefits will only be greater.

In the silence of the entire room, Keli's voice continued to flow:

"Holy Light Dragon Crystal"

No starting price.

"The seller only accepts barter."

"Distinguished guests, if you are interested in bidding for this dragon crystal, please present the item. The seller will discuss the matter with you in person in VIP room number one."

No starting price; barter; price to be negotiated in person in VIP room number one.

This is not an auction.

This is giving.

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Starry Sky Auction House, Box Number One.

Dai Tianling sat in the main seat, looking at the old man opposite her who was gently stroking his white beard.

His tone carried a hint of emotion:

"Teacher, the Holy Light Dragon is your private treasure, the culmination of decades of hard work."

"Taking it out now would be a huge loss."

En Ci laughed heartily, his laughter carrying a sense of magnanimity.

"Your Majesty is too kind."

"The value of something is given by people."

He picked up his teacup and took a sip:

"It can help the empire, which is priceless."

"Otherwise, it would just gather dust here and be worthless."

Dai Tianling remained silent for a moment, then stood up and solemnly bowed to En Ci:

"Teacher, on behalf of the Empire and its people, I thank you for your contributions."

En Ci waved her hand, her smile fading slightly, and turned her gaze to the window.

His gaze passed over the throng of people and landed in the direction of an empty private room, where the Shrek Devils were supposed to be.

His gaze lingered on the empty private room for a few moments before slowly returning to its original position.

"This Soul Master Tournament has given us a clear view of the younger generation of the Douluo Continent."

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried a heavy weight.

He picked up his glass but didn't drink it.

"Bai Yuan is destined to become the next dominant quasi -Quasi-God of the era."

"The Spirit Pagoda was standing behind him."

"If the empire wants to avoid future wars, winning its favor is of paramount importance."

Dai Tianling listened in silence.

"Teacher, what you just said..."

"I heard that, and I think so too."

"I have no other wish than for the prosperity of the Star Luo Empire and for its people to live in peace and happiness."

En Ci put down his wine cup and turned to look at his disciple.

"Nothing else matters."

The room was quiet for a moment.

Dai Tianling looked at the old man in front of her.

His teacher was the guardian of the empire and the wielder of the Holy Light Dragon.

Sitting opposite him at this moment, he was taking out his treasured possessions accumulated over decades, paving a path for the empire that he didn't know if it would be successful.

He suddenly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of an untimely laugh:

"I was so touched, teacher!"

"Don't be so cheeky."

"You've become the ruler of a country."

Dai Tianling was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Then he's still your disciple!"

The two exchanged a glance, then each raised their glass and clinked it together.

After laughing, Dai Tianling's expression calmed down a bit, and her gaze fell to the window:

"But this matter..."

Not necessarily.

He might not accept it.

"I know."

En Ci tapped her fingertips lightly twice on her knee.

He looked towards the back door of the auction house.

Let's see if he accepts it.

He paused.

"We have already shown our sincerity."

"The attitude was right."

Just as the Shrek group was about to leave through the back door, a figure quickly came up from the side corridor to greet them.

"Mr. Bai Yuan."

"The distinguished guest in VIP room number one would like to invite you to discuss the matter of Dragon Crystal. Would that be convenient for you?"

The moment the words left his mouth, the eyes of the group of people behind him widened simultaneously.

Xie Xie was the first to speak out:

"What's going on?! Big Brother Bai, you're going to take it all without saying a word? That's incredibly wealthy!"

"I didn't spend any money."

Bai Yuan turned his head and offered an explanation.

"Bartering, that person wants to talk to me in person."

"You guys go ahead, I'll go back to the hotel later."

Tang Wulin blinked. "Big Brother Bai, do you know that person?"

Bai Yuan didn't answer directly, but simply waved his hand at them.

Yue Zhengyu stood at the very back of the crowd, arms crossed, and snorted:

"I hope he's not going off to do something mysterious again."

We're waiting for you.

Bai Yuan didn't turn around; he simply raised his hand and waved casually to indicate that he had heard.

Guided by the hostess, he walked through a long corridor covered with a dark red carpet and stopped at the end of the corridor in front of an ornately decorated door.

The door opened.

The luxury level of VIP box number one is several levels higher than that of Shrek.

The carpet beneath their feet was pieced together from a single piece of ancient monster hide.

The four walls are inlaid with whole pieces of white jade, and the fine Soul Guidance Lamp beads on the jade surface emit a warm and soft light, illuminating the entire space clearly and brightly without being dazzling.

In the very center was a long table carved from a single piece of deep-sea driftwood.

Even the air was filled with a very faint, subtle fragrance, like that of some ancient, thousand-year-old wood.

Bai Yuan's gaze passed over the magnificent decorations and fell into the depths of the room.

Two figures sat there.

A white-haired, white-bearded man with a kind face like an ordinary elderly neighbor was holding a teacup and smiling at him.

Holy Dragon Douluo Grace.

The other person sat upright in the main seat, with a tall and straight posture, and his brows carried the composure and calmness unique to a monarch.

Emperor Dai Tianling of the Star Luo Empire.

Bai Yuan lowered his eyes slightly, neither humble nor arrogant, and gave a polite bow:

"Junior Bai Yuan greets Senior Saint Dragon."

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

His voice was clear and his manners were impeccable, neither lacking in politeness nor overly overly respectful.

"No need for formalities, please sit."

With a smile, En Ci gestured for him to sit down, looking every bit like an ordinary, kind old man.

If it weren't for the imposing aura emanating from him constantly reminding one of the man before them, it would be difficult to connect him with the Holy Dragon Douluo who single-handedly upheld the Star Luo Empire's Soul Master.

Bai Yuan sat down in the chair opposite the two of them.

Dai Tianling watched him sit down and the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

"Truly a young hero, a prodigy indeed."

"Your teacher and I have wanted to sit down and have a chat with you for a long time, but we just haven't had the chance."

En Ci chimed in with a sigh:

"We're getting old, and we're looking at you gifted young people."

"It's truly moving."

"You're being too modest, senior."

Bai Yuan didn't rush to get to the point.

The conversation lingered in the air for a while, and all the polite formalities had already been exchanged.

En Ci put down her teacup, the smile in her eyes fading slightly.

"Alright, let's skip the formalities."

He looked into Bai Yuan's eyes, his voice calming down:

"How much do you think the Holy Light Dragon is worth?"

"What are you planning to trade with me?"

Bai Yuan and En Ci met eyes directly.

The private room was quiet for a couple of moments, Dai Tianling didn't say a word.

"Senior."

"Just tell me what you want me to give in exchange."

He paused.

The price of barter is never determined by the goods themselves.

"It depends on what the person proposing the exchange wants to gain."

En Ci looked at him, a barely perceptible hint of appreciation appearing in her eyes, which had weathered countless storms.

"... good."

"Then I won't beat around the bush."

He put down his wine glass and straightened his expression:

"That's what I want."

"It's your attitude towards the Star Luo Empire."